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friendship and betrayal

Books about friendship and betrayal for readers of all ages.

Cover of Thirteen reasons why

Thirteen reasons why

Jay Asher, Jay Asher

Ages 15–18suicide and mental healthbullying and cruelty

Cover of Ptolemy's Gate

Ptolemy's Gate

Jonathan Stroud

Ages 12–18power and responsibilityfriendship and betrayal

Cover of A Living Nightmare (Cirque du Freak, Book 1)

A Living Nightmare (Cirque du Freak, Book 1)

Darren Shan

Ages 11–16consequences of curiosityvampires and the supernatural